Hi,
I about to start construction on a new ground level deck.
If the deck is to be 150mm below the DPC of the building, this will mean that the deck will have to be level with the surrounding ground level. This will be no problem as I am intending to use some clay pavers between the deck and surrounding ground/grass as an edging course.
However, I just wondered whether it would look better and more of a feature to raise the deck slightly above the rest of the ground. This will mean that I need to reduce the gap between the DPC and deck.
Is it acceptable to compromise the DPC and is it really worth raising the deck slightly above the existing ground anyhow?
Any views or experiences would be much appreciated as me and the Mrs are having conflicting views at the moment. There may be trouble ahead...
Thanks as ever,
Damian
I about to start construction on a new ground level deck.
If the deck is to be 150mm below the DPC of the building, this will mean that the deck will have to be level with the surrounding ground level. This will be no problem as I am intending to use some clay pavers between the deck and surrounding ground/grass as an edging course.
However, I just wondered whether it would look better and more of a feature to raise the deck slightly above the rest of the ground. This will mean that I need to reduce the gap between the DPC and deck.
Is it acceptable to compromise the DPC and is it really worth raising the deck slightly above the existing ground anyhow?
Any views or experiences would be much appreciated as me and the Mrs are having conflicting views at the moment. There may be trouble ahead...
Thanks as ever,
Damian